The 'Revenue Deficit' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Revenue Deficit' is:
A. Capital expenditure minus capital receipts
B. Total expenditure minus total receipts
C. Revenue expenditure minus revenue receipts
D. Fiscal deficit minus borrowings
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Revenue deficit = Revenue expenditure - Revenue receipts.

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Question #1
A liability arising from a past event, whose existence depends on a future uncertain event, is known as:
A. Current Liability
B. Fixed Liability
C. Deferred Liability
D. Contingent Liability

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Contingent liabilities depend on the outcome of a future event (like a pending lawsuit) and are disclosed in footnotes.

Question #2
A petty cash voucher is authorized by:
A. The petty cashier or an authorized manager
B. The external auditor
C. The payee
D. The bank manager

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
For internal control, petty cash vouchers must be authorized by a responsible official before disbursement is made.

Question #3
If the Trial Balance totals do not match, the difference is temporarily transferred to:
A. Capital Account
B. Suspense Account
C. Trading Account
D. Profit and Loss Account

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
When the Trial Balance disagrees, the difference is placed in a Suspense Account to allow the preparation of final accounts. The suspense account is cleared once the errors are located and rectified.